Bacardi-Martini Australia (BCA) says its new distribution agreement with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will transform the Australian footprint of the family-owned company’s portfolio.

With an expected EBITDA of $50 to $68 million and a net loss after tax of -$27 to -$40 million – compared to -$4.1 million and -$182.1 million respectively in FY24 – Synlait Milk says its year-on-year performance and overall result is a “marked improvement”.

The federal government is calling on submissions in response to its discussion paper, Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy. It is the first step in the direction of re-establishing a national food plan, something Australia hasn’t had for 12 years. The goal is to deliver an outcomes-based practical strategy that is not “a strategy for strategy’s sake” that sits untouched on a shelf, the government said. 

Nourish Ingredients' plant-based fat, Tastilux, is ready for commercial sales to US food manufacturers and brands, after the primary ingredient was cleared by the FEMA Expert Panel and received GRAS status.

FY25 had headwinds and tailwinds for Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), with double-digit earnings growth coming from a growing luxury wine portfolio and Californian winery DAOU delivering its first full year contribution. While the company commits to a luxury-led business model, its premium wine portfolio continues to create headaches.

Vanguard Luxury Brands, Lion’s craft spirits distribution business, will be the exclusive Australian distributor for Maison Ferrand. Its brands include Planteray Rum, Citadelle Gin and Ferrand Dry Curaçao.

There is no doubt Australia’s supply chains are under pressure – not from a single event, but from a convergence of ongoing disruptions that are increasingly structural in nature. Geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, infrastructure gaps, and a deepening workforce crisis have made unpredictability the norm rather than the exception. The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia chair, Sue Tomic, looks at the state of play. 

Eighteen emerging New South Wales food and beverage producers have been granted $4500 by the state government to exhibit within the Flavours of New South Wales zone at leading trade show, Fine Food Australia 2025.

The Australian Chicken Growers’ Council has appointed David Inall as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Dr. Joanne Sillince, who has been acting CEO for over a year.

The first cans to be printed on Orora’s new high-speed digital direct-to-can printing system, Helio, rolled off the line at the canmaker’s Dandenong facility in Victoria this week, marking a milestone not only for the company but for the region’s packaging sector. PKN was among the media contingent present.

Lion has become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), building on some of its individual brands having previously achieved B Corp status. For Lion CEO, Sam Fischer, it is a major achievement for the whole business to meet the criteria.

TasFoods says its decision to sell its Pyengana Dairy brand is in the brand’s best interest. A recent business review found the company was not the right vehicle to develop and scale the dairy business.

On the outskirts of Brisbane, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) has unveiled its latest investment in its Richlands facility. The $75 million can line, primarily for Monster Energy products, is the largest line for CCEP globally, with the capability to process up to 120,000 cans per hour.

Maxwell Wines says its acquisition of the McLaren Vale wine producer, Fox Creek Wines, is aimed at safeguarding the legacy of the region’s wine heritage. The winery says it will preserve the brand’s integrity while breathing life into its operations.

Australian Distillers has appointed Kylie Lethbridge as its new general manager. She will start in the role on 27 October. Her most recent role was CEO of the Independent Brewers Association.

Australian plant-based meat company, v2food, has acquired the largest US brand for unbreaded plant chicken, Daring Foods, and announced a partnership with Japanese food science giant Ajinomoto Co. Inc., as it signals a new platform for growth.